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Krakowski/Rainbow senior center seeks larger county subsidy as Meals on Wheels demand grows

5356885 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

The Kendall County senior center and Meals on Wheels arm asked commissioners for a $50,000 annual county subsidy to sustain fast-growing meal delivery, congregate dining and transportation services as federal pandemic-era funding declined.

A representative for the local senior services organization told county commissioners Tuesday the group has expanded services dramatically in recent years — including Meals on Wheels deliveries, congregate dining and transportation — and sought $50,000 a year in county support to fill a federal funding shortfall.

Why it matters: The center reported that senior services are increasing as the county ages: it said it served almost 1,936…

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